Vic Firth American Custom NE-1 by Mike Johnston Drum sticks

What happens when you let the mind of world-renown online educator Mike Johnston run wild with the Vic Firth drumstick design process? You get something uniquely Mike but truly designed for players everywhere. Mike's goal in working with the expert craftsmen at Vic Firth was to create a stick that could get out of your way and let you focus on developing your skill behind the kit. Mike pored over every design choice possible to find a tip shape, taper, length, diameter, material and overall performance that would combine to make the best possible stick that leaves you with no excuses for progressing on your drumming journey.